Indigenous people around the world have generally associated health with being in tune with nature. From the ancient Taoists to the Amerindians, individuals strived to align themselves with the elements of nature and with higher forces in order to nourish health and happiness.
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The immune system is one of the most important health topics. Immunity is an issue of daily life, for the immune system protects us from both acute and chronic illness. Hard to define precisely, the immune system is a complex of various organs and body functions. Low immunity represents an ... Views: 2336
The Native Americans (like most, if not all, indigenous people) were skilled herbalists. They lived close to the land and to other living things and knew the plants very well- plants for food, plants for tools, plants for medicine, etc. Harvesting and using plants, including medicinal herbs, was ... Views: 853
It is not difficult to imagine herbal medicine as one of the most ancient forms of medicine. Perhaps touch healing and dietary changes came first. The desire to touch an inflicted area is instinctual and evolved into many sophisticated forms of hands-on-healing. Diet also is primary. When ... Views: 989